Comments on: before & after: storage (x 3)

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:41:36 +0000

The last photo..The two bed stands BRILLIANT! Photo # 2 very smart…But sorry the top photo I have to give that an Oops.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:17:29 +0000

Love this creative transformation. You did a fantastic job creating something wholly different from what you originally had. Inspiring!

By: Ben H.

Ben H. — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:06:34 +0000

I agree with Kris above. The point is not to be dogmatically against painting wood. But there’s wood better left for painting- like poplar and other more dull grained woods and damaged pieces. And then there’s wood, which is dramatically more expensive specifically because of it’s grain pattern. Covering that up with paint is a bit like putting wallpaper over venetian plaster. Sure it’s a flat surface…but then, it’s not just a flat surface is it.
Another thing is painted furniture and shabby chic specifically may be popular for a few years now, but wood is enduring – classic.
To each his own, but things like this bum me out.

By: Modern Furniture

Modern Furniture — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:53:20 +0000

Wow these transformations are amazing!

By: Kris

Kris — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:29:54 +0000

the first changeover makes me cringe. If that wood is what I think it is (birds eye maple) they just ruined a very expensive pcs of furniture.

By: Claire

Claire — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:55:58 +0000

Great vision, Eileen. Junk shops look out!! I am inspired to actually complete a project when I see finished results that turn out so well.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:15:47 +0000

Love the color of the nightstands – they look awesome!

By: Maggie

Maggie — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:53:21 +0000

I wish I had the kind of life where I just happened to have marble slabs laying around… :) Nice work!

By: ivie

ivie — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:32:26 +0000

What great makeovers…just in time for spring! Especially love the first piece…just change the background to fit rooms for anyone – boy, girl or adult.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:11:55 +0000

I agree with KK. That second piece is beautiful to begin with and has beautiful veneer. Painting over a piece like that makes me cringe. I wonder if folks are going to look back at this trend in five years with some remorse.